During a press exchange in New Jersey, President Donald Trump publicly challenged assessments from his own intelligence community regarding Iran's nuclear program. This included a direct disagreement with his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
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Disagreement on Iran's Nuclear Activity
When a reporter referenced U.S. intelligence findings that indicate no current evidence of Iran building a nuclear weapon, Trump responded: "My intelligence community is wrong." When informed that this assessment came from his DNI, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump reiterated: "She is wrong."
This exchange highlights an ongoing pattern where Trump at times questions or disregards assessments provided by U.S. intelligence agencies, even those led by officials he appointed.
Remarks on the Nobel Peace Prize
In the same discussion, Trump expressed frustration over not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, stating: "They should give me the Nobel Prize for Rwanda. And have you looked at the Congo? You could say Serbia. You could say a lot of them. The big one is India and Pakistan. I should have gotten it four or five times. They won't give it because they only give it to liberals."
Trump has made similar comments in the past, often citing various diplomatic efforts during his administration that he believes merit recognition.
Comments to Reporters
Trump also made a remark to reporters: "You are even in danger talking to me right now. Do you know that? You are in danger talking to me right now. So I should probably get out of here. But you guys are actually in danger." The context or intent behind the statement was not clarified during the exchange.
Comparison to Past Intelligence Failures
When asked about the parallels between the current situation with Iran and the prelude to the Iraq War—which was justified by intelligence later found to be inaccurate—Trump stated: "That was somewhat pre-nuclear. It was the nuclear age but nothing like it is today."
Position on Israel's Military Operations
Addressing questions about Israel's military activities, Trump commented: "It is hard to tell Israel to stop when they are winning."
Overview
The exchange reflects President Trump's willingness to publicly challenge his own administration's intelligence findings and continue to raise personal grievances alongside policy discussions. His remarks touched on multiple sensitive geopolitical topics, including nuclear proliferation, Middle East stability, and U.S. intelligence credibility, all of which remain central to ongoing foreign policy debates.
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